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EY55 CHK

2005 Renault Megane

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

95,475 mi
Last recorded95,475 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Renault Megane66,457 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 CHK
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 95,475 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 95,475 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 77,207 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 71,868 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Nov 2021 71,787 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 65,761 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 60,930 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 60,930 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 54,772 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 49,853 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering rack joint slightly worn.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front inner steering rack joint slightly worn.

Fail 23 Oct 2017 49,853 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering rack joint slightly worn.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front inner steering rack joint slightly worn.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 44,781 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm knuckle (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm knuckle (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim two places (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 39,269 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 39,269 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 33,138 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 27,669 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 27,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 21,911 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 21,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 15,509 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 13,857 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 9,441 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 7,617 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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EY55 CHK is a 2005 Renault Megane in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2005 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 66,457 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EY55 CHK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Renault Megane is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EY55 CHK is a 2005 Renault Megane, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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